Alex Noren Named Ryder Cup Vice-Captain 👀 | Europe Strengthens Bethpage Black Team

Alex Noren Named Ryder Cup Vice-Captain 👀 | Europe Strengthens Bethpage Black Team

🇪🇺 Europe’s Ryder Cup team just got stronger! Alex Noren is officially heading to Bethpage Black—not as a player, but as a vice-captain under Luke Donald. The Swede, fresh off his win at the Betfred British Masters, was a surprise pick for Donald’s backroom staff and will join Edoardo Molinari, Francesco Molinari, José María Olazábal, and Thomas Bjørn as part of the leadership group 🏆.

Noren last appeared in the Ryder Cup as a player in 2018, helping Europe defeat Team USA in Paris. Now, he returns with a new role, bringing his experience, knowledge, and leadership to the locker room 💪. Donald praised Noren’s humility, work ethic, and close bond with several players on the team—qualities that could be crucial in one of the toughest Ryder Cups in history.

👉 In this video, we break down Alex Noren’s appointment, Luke Donald’s reaction, and what this means for Europe’s chances at Bethpage Black. Can Team Europe repeat their 2023 triumph in the hostile atmosphere of New York?

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Alex Norin will be part of Europe’s Ryder Cup charge in New York this month after being named as one of Luke Donald’s vice captains for the showdown at Beth Paige Black. The Swede joins an experienced backroom lineup alongside Eduardo Molinari, Franchesco Molinari, Jose Maria Olazabel, and Thomas Bejorn, forming the leadership team behind Donald as Europe looked to defend the trophy on American soil. Norin’s late season form capped off with victory at the Bet Fred British Masters had sparked speculation that he might still force his way into the side as a player. But Donald ultimately turned to John Rom, Shane Lowry, Victor Havland, Ludvabberg, Septraka, and Matt Fitzpatra for his six captain’s picks, leaving Norin to take on a non-playing role instead. It won’t be the first time the 42-year-old has experienced Ryder Cup pressure. Back in 2018, he played a key part in Europe’s triumph over the United States in Paris. Now, 6 years later, he returns to the fold with a different responsibility. It was a big shock when I found out, Norn admitted. I didn’t expect it at all. I want to bring a good attitude to the team room and share some knowledge. I’ve been in this game a long time. This RDER Cup is going to be one of the toughest to win given where it is. The crowd will be tough, but that can fuel our players as well. We’ve all played a lot in America. We know the fans. We know the setups. These team events are rare and we all understand how much it means. I’m really looking forward to it. Donald spoke warmly about his new vice captain, highlighting both his experience and his character as key assets for the European squad. Alex brings a lot to the table. He’s a RDER Cup player himself, having featured in 2018, and he’s competed at a very high level on both the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour. Donald said he couldn’t have been happier or more honored to take on the role. He’s humble. It’s never about Alex, always about the team. His work ethic, preparation, and demeanor are second to none. Plus, he has close relationships with a number of the Scandinavian players and gets on well with everyone. We practice together at the Bears Club where a lot of the team also train. So, he already has that bond with many of the guys. I think that’s going to be invaluable. With Norah now officially part of the leadership group, Donald has added another trusted voice to his inner circle as Europe prepare for one of the toughest RDER Cup challenges in recent memory.